Thank you adding background details and providing a great story to this forgotten history in America’s past.
Sad that President Garfield only had 4 short months as the head Executive. Everything about him makes one think he would of been one of the greats to serve a President had he served his full term(s).
One thing that can’t be missed is the parallels to our current political environment with how divided the country was then and how the Republican Convention and subsequent election played out when Garfield was nominated then elected. Interesting the similarities despite the 150 years bridge between the times.
READ/LISTEN TO THIS if you’re at all interested in this time, or just thinking about if it’s worth a listen.. it is!